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Tag Archives: Health & Wellness

‘Everyone Goes Home,’ Except Some Applicants and Recruits

Applicant and recruit deaths constantly point to the majority of our LODDs and our training shortcomings.

Posted byData Not DramaAugust 23, 2025Posted inHealth & Wellness, TrainingTags:Bill Carey, Health & Wellness, TrainingLeave a comment on ‘Everyone Goes Home,’ Except Some Applicants and Recruits

Pa. Fire Chief Dies After Teaching At Wildfire Academy

The chief died after working as an instructor at the state wildfire academy.

Posted byData Not DramaJune 5, 2025June 12, 2025Posted inLine of Duty DeathsTags:Health & Wellness, Line of Duty Deaths, TrainingLeave a comment on Pa. Fire Chief Dies After Teaching At Wildfire Academy

Indiana Assistant Chief Dies While Responding to Fire

The assistant chief was found on the floor while preparing to respond to a structure fire.

Posted byData Not DramaMarch 10, 2025April 11, 2025Posted inLine of Duty DeathsTags:Bill Carey, Health & Wellness, Line of Duty DeathsLeave a comment on Indiana Assistant Chief Dies While Responding to Fire

West Virginia Firefighter Dies after Responding to Call

A 66-year-old volunteer firefighter died after a medical event the day after a call.

Posted byData Not DramaMarch 10, 2025Posted inLine of Duty DeathsTags:Bill Carey, Health & Wellness, Line of Duty DeathsLeave a comment on West Virginia Firefighter Dies after Responding to Call

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